Beat the Blerch
Carnation, United States • 12 Sep 2026
Event Overview
The Beat the Blerch running event takes place in Carnation, Washington, situated approximately 35 minutes outside of Seattle. This event features four different race distances:
- 5K (3.1 miles)
- 10K
- Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
- Marathon (26.2 miles)
Course Details
Participants run along the Snoqualmie valley trail, starting at King County's Tolt-MacDonald Park. The course is flat and follows an out-and-back format. The route passes through evergreen and mossy forests, providing a natural setting for the race. Near the starting area, there are local strawberry farms and pumpkin patches that provide guided tours.
The event was inspired by a comic about running created by The Oatmeal. Registration for the various distances is open to the public with staggered entry fees based on the selected distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.